This silky Popcorn Soup is a topped with delicious kernels of freshly popped popcorn.
Popcorn Soup
2017-02-02 15:38:53
Makes 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 cups cubed red potatoes
- 2 cups popped corn
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Truffled Popcorn Topping (recipe follows)
- Garnish: fresh thyme
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and thyme; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in potatoes and popped corn; cook for
- 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add broth; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove thyme sprigs.
- Spoon half of soup into the container of a blender. Secure lid on blender, and remove center piece of lid to let steam escape; place a clean towel over opening in lid to avoid splatters. Process soup until smooth. Repeat procedure with remaining soup; return all soup to pot.
- Stir in corn, and cook until heated through, about 10 minutes. Gradually stir in cheese until melted. Top servings with Truffled Popcorn Topping. Garnish with thyme, if desired.
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Truffled Popcorn Topping
2017-02-02 15:37:51
Makes about 8 cups
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon truffle oil
- 8 cups popped corn
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250°.
- In a large bowl, stir together melted butter, parsley, and oil. Add popped corn and cheese; toss to coat. Spread in an even layer on a baking sheet.
- Bake until popped corn is crisp, 10 to 15 minutes. Let cool completely. Store in resealable plastic bags for up to 2 days.
Notes
- This recipe makes enough to top servings of soup, as well as to set out in bowls for snacking throughout the party.
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